Facilities Maintenance Sr. (Facility)

Matrix Medical Management•Houston, TX

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About The Position

Premier Medical Resources is seeking a Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician for its West Location. The role plans, organizes, and directs facilities maintenance operations, including scheduling work, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety standards and applicable codes. The technician performs safety and preventive maintenance and installs and repairs systems and devices. The Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician leads and mentors maintenance staff, oversees work and work orders, and helps ensure safe, effective facility operations. The role supports hospital surveys and inspections, maintains hospital-owned medical equipment inventories, coordinates equipment and building repairs, and contributes to staff training, departmental budgets, and maintenance-related projects. The position requires maintaining confidentiality, following hospital policies and safety protocols, reporting hazards and performance issues through the proper channels, and being accessible to hospital administrators 24/7 unless alternate arrangements have been communicated. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and three years of maintenance experience in a healthcare setting. Candidates must have a valid Texas driver’s license and knowledge of construction and repair procedures across relevant trades. Required certifications must be held or completed within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of maintenance experience in a healthcare setting.
Solid knowledge of construction and repair procedures, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical work, HVAC, and related trades, as well as materials, safe work practices, and first aid.
Valid Texas driver’s license.
Knowledge of building codes, CMS, JCAHO, and Life Safety Code.
Problem-solving and problem-prevention skills in maintenance and safety.
Ability to maintain positive working relationships and foster a cooperative work environment.
Ability to complete work within designated time frames and make logical decisions after evaluating problems or situations.
Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions, complete complex procedures, and operate equipment.
Ability to operate hand and power tools commonly used in building maintenance.
Ability to lift and carry objects and safely climb ladders to various heights.
Ability to perform arithmetic calculations and read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints.
Ability to work independently and perform building maintenance and manual labor.
Ability to identify and correct safety hazards.
Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams through collaboration, accountability, and clear communication of priorities and objectives.
Must hold or complete the following certifications within 90 days of hire: BLS (Basic Life Support), OSHA 10, Boiler, DOT (Department of Transportation), EP (Emergency Preparedness) FEMA IS-100 and IS-200, and Universal EPA 806 certification.

Responsibilities

Lead maintenance staff, oversee tasks, answer questions, review work orders, ensure compliance, and develop and execute action plans.
Promote peer-to-peer accountability toward departmental retention and employee-engagement goals.
Train and mentor staff in the appropriate and effective use and maintenance of tools, and support Facilities Maintenance Technicians in developing their skills and confidence.
Manage state surveys, be onsite during inspections, and assist surveyors as needed.
Review daily logs and ensure technicians maintain proper facility operations, addressing minor and complex facility needs.
Analyze, troubleshoot, and perform complex maintenance repairs; escalate issues to the Lead Technician or Supervisor when needed.
Verify systems and devices are installed accurately and in compliance with codes, ordinances, and statutes.
Ensure accidents and safety hazards are reported promptly and correctly, and that staff follow departmental safety standards and protocols.
Maintain an inventory of hospital-owned medical equipment.
Conduct periodic safety walks and preventive maintenance inspections, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and department emergency systems, as appropriate.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and other equipment according to established procedures.
Document inspection findings on maintenance log cards and immediately report unsafe conditions, hazards, or defective equipment to management.
Perform or coordinate unscheduled maintenance tasks when required by regulations.
Schedule and coordinate repairs or replacement of equipment, buildings, grounds, or utility systems.
Ensure contractor bids or quotes are completed and received in a timely manner as needed.
Develop and provide training to hospital staff on the hospital safety program.
Recommend revisions to systems and routines to improve departmental operations.
Assist management in creating a financially responsible departmental budget and provide input on maintenance-related hospital projects.
Apply fiscal-management knowledge to daily operational decisions.
Protect confidential information concerning patient care, personnel, and strategic issues; comply with confidentiality policies and hospital procedures.
Report problems that may compromise job performance through the appropriate chain of command.
Follow departmental and hospital safety standards, policies, and procedures, maintaining awareness and caution in work areas.
Remain accessible 24/7 to hospital administrators unless other arrangements have been made and communicated to appropriate staff and management.
Perform other related duties as assigned.